Holiday Weight Change in a US College Student Sample: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study by Hannah B. Yoo, Casen Bigham, Tanisha Basu, Sharmin Akter, Tiffany Tsai, Alexis Brown, Sara Kiros, Shruthi Durai, Claire Brown, Martin Binks

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An Analysis of the Vocational-Educational Problematics for Substantiating Production Specialist Competencies by V. E. Steinberg, L. V. Vakhidova, E. M. Gabitova

“…The structure and algorithm of multi-dimensional matrix analysis, providing a stageby-stage presentation of problems found in industrial enterprises concerning specified SVE graduate competencies, are described and visually presented. This also enables to effectively build and timely adjust the learning process of really demanded, competitive experts capable to realise innovative projects, to master and create new equipment, i. e. to keep the successful operation and development of production and economics of a region and a country in general. …”
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Application of modified tragus incision in temporomandibular joint disc anchoring surgery by GUO Yanjun, YAN Wei, CUI Zekun, CHEN Yong, WEN kai, HU Yaqi

“…The facial nerve condition was observed from 1 to 7 days after surgery, follow-up MRI was performed 3 months after surgery, and the mouth opening degree was recorded at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months after surgery. The visual analog scale (VAS) was used to record the relief of temporomandibular joint pain in patients at 3 months after surgery. …”
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DISSECTING AORTIC ANEURYSM IN REAL–LIFE CLINICAL PRACTICE: DIAGNOSTICS, TREATMENT AND PROGNOSIS by S. V. Seleznev, I. A. Baranova, E. P. Krivonosova, N. V. Kuvychlina, K. G. Pereverzeva, L. P. Kalinina

“…In 8 % of the patients with DAA pain syndrome was not observed. Visualizing examinations (echocardiography, CT), aiding in DAA-diagnosis verification, were performed in less than 50 % of the cases. …”
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Astigmatism in Duane Retraction Syndrome by Masoud Khorrami-Nejad, Mohammad Reza Akbari, Babak Masoomian, Hayder Ali Mahmood, Kimia Daneshvar, Ali Majdi

“…Refractive errors and visual acuity were analyzed, emphasizing the prevalence of astigmatism types, specifically with-the-rule (WTR), against-the-rule (ATR), and oblique, as well as the power vectors for each DRS subtype. …”
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Reactive astrocyte-derived exosomes enhance intracranial lymphatic drainage in mice after intracranial hemorrhage by Kexin Li, Yuheng Liu, Junjie Gong, Jing Li, Mingyu Zhao, Chengyou Hong, Yuchi Zhang, Mengyao He, Zhenye Zhu, Zhijuan Chen, Zengguang Wang

“…Magnetic Resonance Imaging was used to visualize and quantify the volume of hematoma foci and PHE, and Western Blot was used to analyze the accumulation of toxic metabolites, while neuronal apoptosis was detected by a combination of TUNEL assay apoptosis detection kit and Nissl staining, and their functional status was analyzed. …”
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Use of drones (unmanned aerial vehicles) for supporting emergency medical services in India by Imron Subhan, Syed Safiuddin Ghazi, Syed Nabi

“…The drone pilots were in constant touch with disaster command and control. (3) Cordoning the disaster site: Based on the drone video feed, the ingress/egress routes for the ambulance vehicles were identified and secured. (4) Basic life support: The drone was able to provide live views of arrest scenarios, get live visuals from the site to the copilot and helped in guiding the first responder for cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a victim of cardiac arrest. (5) Transport of samples: The drone was able to transport samples for the stroke patient from the emergency room to the laboratory in the hospital without any hindrance. (6) Intrahospital transport of medicines: The drones were also able to carry medicines from the inpatient pharmacy to the wards, which were immediate, effective, and with reduction in workforce. …”
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Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in meniscal repair surgery: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials by Giovanni Sergio Utrilla, Irene Roman Degano, Riccardo D’Ambrosi

“…Radiologic evaluation of meniscal healing was measured with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and arthroscopic studies, while clinical evaluation was performed using four scales [Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), visual analog scale (VAS), International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Form (IKDC), and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Index (WOMAC)] and by recording the incidence of complications. …”
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Results on photo identification for beluga whale <i>Delphinapterus leucas</i> in the Anadyr estuary of the Bering Sea by Ekaterina A. Prasolova, Roman A. Belikov, Andrey A. Ryabov, Denis I. Litovka

“…Such few recurrent meetings may indicate a weak fidelity of beluga whales to certain water areas in the estuary, though maybe the length of study is insufficient, taking into account that a strong fidelity of mother-calf pairs of beluga whales to certain areas of the Anadyr estuary, considered as their hunting areas, was determined by visual observations of Shirshov Institute of Oceanology in the 1980s. …”
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The relationship among hopelessness, suicide risk, body mass index and eating motivations in major depressive disorder comorbid with obesity: a case–control study by Fatma Gül Helvacı Çelik, Meltem Hazel Şimşek, Meltem Puşuroğlu, Ulaş Korkmaz

“…In the obese MDD group, habits, traditional eating, price, visual appeal, and affect regulation were correlated with suicide attempts. …”
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Health-Related Quality of Life among Patients with Hepatitis C Virus Infection: A Cross-Sectional Study in Jianping County of Liaoning Province, China by Hairui Zhang, Ran Ren, Jinlin Liu, Ying Mao, Guowei Pan, Ke Men, Li Ma

“…Data were transformed to score comparisons of six major CLDQ domains, EQ index, and visual analog scale (VAS). Results. A total of 397 (93.4%) subjects, including 67 healthy subjects (HSs), 314 patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC), and 16 patients with liver cirrhosis (LC) completed the study. …”
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Efficiency of Stratification on Yield and Popping Expansion of Popcorn in the Context of Mass Selection by Luis Fernando Zermeño-Campos, Amalio Santacruz-Varela, Higinio López-Sánchez, Francisco Calderón-Sánchez, Hugo García-Perea, Jorge Luis Pizeno-García

“…For grain yield, a gain of 6.82% was obtained using stratification and 0.74% without stratification. Stratified visual mass selection is an efficient method for genetic advancement in popcorn yield, while popping mass selection is efficient regardless of stratification.…”
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Color stability of frequently used aesthetic restorative materials following in vitro exposure to chlorhexidine- and octenidine-based mouthrinses by Markus Laky, Stefanie Brandl, Muazzez Arslan, Daniela Boryshchuk, Marta Cześnikiewicz-Guzik, Xiaohui Rausch-Fan, Andreas Moritz, Brenda Laky

“…Moreover, photos of individual discs were taken at all measurement times to visualize potential color changes by eye. Results All mouthrinses showed major color shifts in the clinically visible range compared to the control on all different dental materials tested. …”
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Development of Al-Menia City Waterfront Towards a Sustainable Environmental Development تطوير الواجهة المائية لمدينة المنيا كدراسة حالة نحو تحقيق تنمية بيئية مستدامة... by Nady Moustafa Abdel Kareem, Rasha Maher Abd El Wahab, Doha Mohamed Safwat Abd El Aziz

“…This is expected to achieve optimal utilization of the site's visual and functional features in order to maximize economic returns. …”
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An Image of a Rural Man in Lithuanian Literature and Photography by Džiuljeta Maskuliūnienė, Kazimieras Župerka

“…There is no doubt that the connotation of a person’s naming has one or another influence on his image in verbal and visual creation, and the paintings in turn support the different connotations of that naming. …”
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Manipulative Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Network Meta-Analysis Based on Randomized Controlled Trials by Chen J, Yin L, Hu Q, Liu S, Zeng L

“…The interventions included pain point compression, massage, and ischemic compression. Visual analogue scale scores were reported in 12 studies and the pressure pain threshold was reported in five studies. …”
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Efficacy on pain and knee function of Kinesio taping among patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Hailong Jiao, Meng Tao, Xianyou Cui

“…Meta-analysis showed that KT significantly reduced visual analog scale pain scores (MD=-0.58, 95% CI: -1.10 to -0.07, P = 0.03) and increased the Kujala anterior knee pain scale score (MD = 2.28, 95% CI: 0.00 to 4.56, P = 0.05) in patients with PFPS compared with controls. …”
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A multicenter, prospective, randomized trial of the efficacy and safety of Alflutop® in an alternating dosing regimen versus the standard one. Communication 1: Evaluation of the ef... by L. I. Alekseeva, E. A. Taskina, A. M. Lila, V. I. Mazurov, N. A. Shostak, E. I. Shmidt, E. P. Ilivanova

“…The investigation included 130 randomized patients who had Kellgren—Lawrence Grade II—IIIprimary tibiofemoral knee OA with pain intensity on walking at least 40 mm on a visual analogue scale and needed to take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (at least 30 days in the previous 3 months). …”
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A comparative study of sonographic and clinical parameters in patient with upper trapezius muscle trigger point following dry needling and intramuscular electrical stimulation: a r... by Monavar Hadizadeh, Abbas Rahimi, Meysam Velayati, Mohammad Javaherian, Farokh Naderi, Abbasali Keshtkar, Jan Dommerholt

“…Secondary outcome measurements were pain by visual analog scale (VAS), pain pressure threshold (PPT), disability, TrP longitudinal and transverse diameter, TrP stiffness, and muscle blood flow by vascular resistance index (RI). …”
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Patients with Higher Pulse Wave Velocity Are More Likely to Develop a More Severe Form of Knee Osteoarthritis: Implications for Cardiovascular Risk by Tina Zavidić, Emina Babarović, Vedrana Drvar, Božena Ćurko-Cofek, Gordana Laškarin

“…Assessments included anthropometry, laboratory analyses, blood pressure and PWV measurements, a 6 min walk test, pain evaluation using a visual analogue scale (VAS), and completion of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). …”
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